Foal-BR 150mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Forgo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Alpha-Beta Arteether (150mg/2ml)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassSesquiterpene lactones
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI MALARIALS
Action ClassAntimalarial- Artemisinin and derivatives
User Rating4.4
User Reviews453

FAQ

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Who should not use Foal-BR 150mg?
Use of Foal-BR 150mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Foal-BR 150mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Foal-BR 150mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
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What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Foal-BR 150mg?
Before starting treatment with Foal-BR 150mg, inform your doctor if you have any other health condition like a kidney- or heart-related problems. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Is Foal-BR 150mg safe?
Foal-BR 150mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
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How is Foal-BR 150mg administered?
Foal-BR 150mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit from Foal-BR 150mg.
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What if you forget to take Foal-BR Injection?
If you miss a dose of Foal-BR 150mg, please consult your doctor.\n
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Foal-BR 150mg Injection Reviews

Foal-BR 150mg is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs, or kidneys).

Foal-BR 150mg is administered as an injection under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered.

Some people may experience vomiting, headache, nausea, and abdominal pain as side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist.

How Foal-BR 150mg Injection Works

Foal-BR 150mg is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

How to Use Foal-BR 150mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Foal-BR 150mg Injection

  • In Malaria: Foal-BR 150mg is an antimalarial medicine and is used alone or with other medications to treat malaria (a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes). However, this medicine should not be used to prevent malaria or to treat severe cases of malaria. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Refrain from taking any other medicines or antacids along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Foal-BR 150mg Injection

  • Malaria

Foal-BR 150mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Foal-BR 150mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Foal-BR 150mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Foal-BR 150mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foal-BR 150mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Foal-BR 150mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Foal-BR 150mg. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Foal-BR 150mg is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat.

References

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
  2. Mohanty S, Mishra SK, Satpathy SK, et al. α, β-Arteether for the treatment of complicated falciparum malaria. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 1997;91(3):328-30.

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